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Why do some people get acne and others dont?

Q: why do some people get acne and others dont?

: Genetics. There is a direct correlation between genes passed from one generation to the next in the type and texture of skin and tendency toward acne. It can also arise as a new problem when the genes mix from parents with or without the problem.

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Genetics. There is a direct correlation between genes passed from one generation to the next in the type and texture of skin and tendency toward acne. It can also arise as a new problem when the genes mix from parents with or without the problem.

Answered 6/12/2023

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Why do some people get acne and others dont?

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